Over 100 Firefighters Battle Major Warehouse Fire
The 8,000 square metre building contained various businesses, including a children’s trampoline park scheduled to open on Friday.
ÖVP and SPÖ Rule Out Coalition with Far-Right Freedom Party
While Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged that there are “reasonable voices” within the FPÖ, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler ruled out any collaboration with the far-right party.
Austria’s Non-Citizens Can Vote Symbolically
“Pass Egal” (Passport Irrelevant) allows approximately 1.5 million non-Austrian citizens of voting age to cast a ballot symbolically for the September 29 elections.
Chancellor Promises Tax Cuts if Re-Elected
Karl Nehammer has unveiled plans to lower the basic tax rate from 20% to 15% and abolish the 48% tax bracket for higher earners.
Linz Mayor Resigns Over Job Interview Affair
Klaus Luger stepped down after admitting he helped his preferred candidate secure a high-profile cultural role in the city.
One in Five People in Austria Unable to Vote
Recent estimates indicate that 1.49 million residents will be excluded from voting due to a lack of Austrian citizenship.
FPÖ Leads Austrian Polls, ÖVP and SPÖ Neck-and-Neck for Second Place
An election study shows the FPÖ maintaining a steady lead with 27.1% support, with the ÖVP and SPÖ trailing well behind.
KPÖ Secures Ballot Spot for September Elections
Despite notable successes in Styria and Salzburg, the KPÖ has not been represented in parliament since 1959.
Austria Begins Signature Collection for September Election
Parties running without nomination from three sitting MPs need to collect at least 2,600 signatures nationwide.
